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The Roommate (Deadly Ambition collection) — Andrea Mara

The Roommate (Deadly Ambition collection) is a short psychological thriller by Andrea Mara. Elena sees her long-buried secret mirrored in a new crime drama, putting her past and present at risk. The listing describes it as a story for one sitting, its stated print length is 39 pages.

At a glance

A short suspense story centered on a secret from Elena’s past appearing in a crime-drama plot.
Part of the Deadly Ambition collection, described as stories about greed, control, and the darker side of pursuing dreams.
The listing states it can be read or listened to in one sitting.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$1.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The 39-page listed length and compact premise suit readers looking for a brief thriller rather than a full-length novel.
Kindle listing includes Word Wise, Page Flip, X-Ray, enhanced typesetting, and screen-reader support.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Amazon Original Stories
Publication date	April 1, 2026
Language	English
Print length	39 pages
File size	6.2 MB
ISBN-13	978-1662538322

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Customer feedback is divided on length: some say the short story packs in suspense and twists, while several find it too short, consider the stated 39-page length if you prefer longer reads. The synopsis describes the book as a story to read or listen to, but the supplied product details do not confirm an audiobook format.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a short psychological thriller with a secret-from-the-past premise.
Readers interested in bingeable short fiction in the Deadly Ambition collection.

Less suited to

Readers who want a full-length novel or strongly prefer longer stories.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 5,550 ratings

5 stars36%36%
4 stars34%34%
3 stars24%24%
2 stars5%5%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes an engaging, suspenseful story with plot twists, and some readers appreciate how much is fitted into the brief format. Others find it too short. That split matters given the listing’s 39-page length: it may suit a quick thriller session, but readers seeking a longer build-up may be disappointed. The aggregate rating is 4.0 out of 5 from 5,550 global ratings, that overall figure does not explain individual readers’ reasons.

Positive themes

Customers praise the suspense, story, and plot twists.

Mixed feedback

Feedback is mixed on length, several readers consider it too short.

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Roommate?

The listing gives a print length of 39 pages. Customer feedback is mixed on the short length, with some readers finding it too brief.

What is The Roommate about?

Elena recognizes details of a past horrific night in a new crime drama and fears that someone has discovered her secret.

Is this part of a series?

It is identified as part of the Deadly Ambition collection, a set of stories described as exploring greed, control, and the sinister side of making dreams come true.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing says screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled.